signature on claims

[carnilent]

Hi everyone;

I am getting ready to send a corrected paper claim to BC of FL.
Does the Dr. have to sign it? or can I sign it?  ( My client;s office is 1 1/2 hours away.



thanks for the help

[Michele]

Are you using and adjustment form provided by BC?  If so, does it call for the provider's signature?  Most don't require the provider to sign, just the person filing the appeal.  If it does require the provider I would contact BC and ask if they allow an authorized person to sign on the provider's behalf.

Michele

[carnilent]

I'm using a cms 1500 claim form. which says signature of Physician or or supplier.


thanks for the help Michele

[PMRNC]

Wait, the signature on file should print in she's using PM Software?

[carnilent]

It's a paper claim that I manually typed up.      and stamped it at the top  Corrected Claim

[Michele]

The CMS form does not require the provider to sign, you can generate a computer signature in box 31.  If you are hand typing it, you just type the providers name in that box.

Michele

[carnilent]

Thank You

[Steve Verno CMBS, CEMCS]

Government carriers such as Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, federal employees, and Tricare require the providers original signature in Block 31 of the form when sent by paper.

Commercial insurance companies may allow SOF or Signature On File in block 31. 

When we get a new provider, we have him/her sign a letter that basically states:

I hereby authorize the following ABC Billing Company staff members to sign paper claim forms submitted on my behalf.  A copy of this letter acts the same as the original document.   

It listed the names of the staff members.  A copy is on file in the office safe and in our bank safe deposit box.  The first claims we send for this provider, on paper, have a photocopy of the letter attached with the claims, along with a W-9 tax form.  We only do this as a preventive measure to keep claims payments from being delayed.